As parents, we thought we did everything right.
We researched the schools, the neighborhood — after a three-year search, we bought a house on a private, dead-end with only two neighbors so our kids could be safe from strangers.
We had six wonderful years.
But that all ended after one neighbor sold and the new homeowner turned the house into a year-round Short-term rental.
Now, because of foul language and a list of inappropriate behaviors, we’re not comfortable letting our children outside without adult supervision. We’ve become security for the Town and Front Desk Clerk against our will.
We had no idea how Short-term rentals could disrupt the life of a neighbor.
Neighborhoods are built for neighbors, not strangers. In the last year and a half, we’ve estimated that over 400 strangers have “lived” next door. That’s 400 strangers who have had access to our children.
As a father and a husband, that’s a frightening thought. Sure, we can move, but to where? They’re everywhere and can pop up in any neighborhood.
Even when there’s a good guest, you’re on edge wondering when the next disruption will arrive — and complain to the Town once too much and you’ll get threatened to be silent. Speak up again and you get served papers and sued — just like what has happened to us!
Though frustrated, we have no ill-will against the guests. They’re on vacation and should have a place to unwind and let loose.
But there are places for that and proper zones — far away from residential neighborhoods.
James is also the author of Corporation YOU: A Business Plan for the Soul, The Christmas Save and two children’s books: The Second Prince and Klaus: The Gift-giver to ALL!
As a writer, James has been featured on The Inside Success Show, Bob Salter (CBS Radio), Mike Siegel, Mancow, and more.
Beyond writing, James worked with At-Risk youth in Southern California for over six years. His contributions to the classroom — featured on local television and in the LA Daily News and the Los Angeles Times’ Burbank Leader — earned him the honors of “Teacher of the Year”. James was also twice honored by a CASDA Scholar as the teacher who had the greatest influenced that student. As an educator, James also appeared twice on America Live with Megyn Kelly.
Today, James lives in New York where he continues to teach — and write. Besides his books, you can follow his musing on this blog Corporation You.
To contact James or book an interview, please contact Mark of Goldman/McCormick PR at (516) 639-0988or Mark@goldmanmccormick.com.
You can support James and his family, and help them with their lawyer fees, by purchasing one of his books mentioned above.
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